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Mauwane Raophala

Mauwane Raophala is a seasoned sports journalist and media professional hailing from Tzaneen, Limpopo. A specialist in South African football, he currently serves as a core member of the editorial team at FARPost, one of the country’s leading soccer news publications. ​Raophala holds a Bachelor of Arts in Media Studies from the University of Limpopo. His career began in 2018 with a strong foundation in research and monitoring at Gender Links, followed by a tenure at Tenacity Magazine. Since joining FARPost in September 2020, Raophala has transitioned from a media monitor and researcher into a prominent football writer. ​Known for his diligence and insightful analysis, Raophala combines his background in case study writing and research to bring depth to football reporting, covering everything from match analysis to player movements in the PSL and NFD.

Mauwane Raophala

Kaizer Chiefs defender Njabulo Ngcobo.
2 years ago

Cavin Johnson explains Njabulo Ngcobo selection: Why Ditlhokwe & Kwinika missed out

Kaizer Chiefs interim coach Cavin Johnson has shed light on his decision to play Njabulo Ngcobo over Thatayaone Ditlhokwe and Zitha Kwinika in central…
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DStv Premiership tie between Kaizer Chiefs and TS Galaxy at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium.
2 years ago

Talking points as Chiefs and TS Galaxy settle for a draw in Polokwane

Kaizer Chiefs and TS Galaxy settled for a 2-2 draw in a DStv Premiership clash at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane on Tuesday night. Chiefs came…
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Joseph Molangoane and his Kaizer Chiefs former teammates.
2 years ago

Ex-Chiefs midfielder has no plans to retire

A former Kaizer Chiefs midfielder has insisted that he's not yet ready to call it quits on his 14-year-long playing career. The experienced midfielder…
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Andile Jali in action for Moroka Swallows in the DStv Premiership
2 years ago

Mike Makaab sheds light on future of Andile Jali amid retirement rumours

Renowned football agent Mike Makaab has shed light on the future of experienced midfielder Andile Jali amid retirement rumours. Jali has been a free agent…
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Kruger United FC players
2 years ago

Kruger United join Dondol and Njampela in ABC Motsepe League National Playoffs

Kruger United are the champions of the Mpumalanga ABC Motsepe League after defeating Mpumalanga Football Academy 2-0 at the weekend away from home. The SAFA…
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FCSB defender Siyabonga Ngezana.
2 years ago

Siyabonga Ngezana reveals the Kaizer Chiefs nightmare he can’t escape

Four years have passed, but the sting of a single Kaizer Chiefs slip-up remains a chilling nightmare for defender Siyabonga Ngezana. In a candid interview,…
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Mamelodi Sundowns FC
2 years ago

Sundowns’ 608-day unbeaten streak nets 7th consecutive DStv Prem title

Mamelodi Sundowns secured their seventh DStv Premiership title following their 5-1 victory over Kaizer Chiefs' 10-man at FNB Stadium on Thursday night. Below…
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Siyabonga Ngezana in FCSB colours.
2 years ago

Siyabonga Ngezana opens up about winning first major trophy with FCSB

Former Kaizer Chiefs defender Siyabonga Ngezana has opened up about winning his first major trophy with Romanian giants FCSB. The talented centre-back won…
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Sunrise FC midfielder Joseph Molangoane.
2 years ago

Molangoane recalls horrendous injury that nearly ended his career at Chiefs

Former Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Joseph Molangoane has spoken openly about a terrifying injury he suffered during his time with the Soweto giants. The…
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Kaizer Chiefs centre-back Given Msimango.
2 years ago

Given Msimango reveals what led to Chiefs’ downfall in the 2023/24 season

Kaizer Chiefs defender Given Msimango has had his say on what led to Amakhosi's downfall in the current 2023/24 DStv Premiership season. The Soweto giants'…
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Orbit College captain Atisang Batsi
2 years ago

Batsi: Forever Young? ‘Madala Wale 2000’ vows to keep playing at 41

At 41, most footballers are hanging up their boots, but not Atisang Batsi, as the midfielder has made it clear that he has no intention of calling it quits…
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Mamelodi Sundowns coach Rulani Mokwena and TS Galaxy coach Sead Ramovic.
2 years ago

TS Galaxy challenge Rulani Mokwena to prove his allegations against Ramovic

TS Galaxy have challenged Mamelodi Sundowns mentor Rulani Mokwena to prove his allegations that coach Sead Ramovic instigated Bongani Zungu's injury. This…
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